Next, Yamamoto Xianren sent out four Pokémon: Lunatone, Solrock, Xatu, and Espeon.
Lunatone and Solrock floated in midair, the yellow and red Pokémon standing side by side as the light from their bodies reflected off one another.
Xatu stood at the edge of the field with its wings slightly spread, its black eyes seeming capable of seeing through everything.
Espeon sat gracefully on the field, its pale purple fur gleaming beneath the lights while the ruby on its forehead flickered with a profound radiance.
All four Pokémon exuded the steady aura unique to Elite-level Pokémon.
Yamamoto Xianren walked to the center of the field and began demonstrating and explaining the doubles tactics commonly used by Psychic-type Pokémon trainers at Mossdeep Gym.
He explained in great detail, from basic field control with Confusion and the defensive system of Light Screen and Reflect, to more advanced time-lag attacks combining Teleport with Future Sight, and even the unique Cosmic Power synergy between Lunatone and Solrock...
He explained the operating principles, applicable situations, and countermeasures for every tactic with perfect clarity.
Xinhai listened intently, occasionally jotting down a few keywords in his notebook.
At some point, Gardevoir had stopped using Calm Mind. Her red eyes were focused on the demonstration of Lunatone and Solrock working together, a thoughtful glint flashing through them.
Blaziken stood with his arms folded across his chest, his blue eyes calmly observing the Pokémon performing the demonstrations as he considered ways to counter them.
More than an hour of explanation soon passed.
After demonstrating the final tactic, Yamamoto Xianren recalled his Pokémon and turned to Xinhai.
"That's roughly all there is on the tactical side." A faint sheen of sweat covered his forehead, but his tone remained steady. "Next, we'll begin a training battle. You send out two Pokémon, and